U of M study

All you really have to do is run a vehicle with KBB or NADA pricing on both models, gas and diesel with say 100k miles on it. Pretty certain the diesel will have a higher trade in value. Maybe not 8k$ but much more than a gasser.

A thinly veiled advertisement to sell more diesel vehicles with more Bosch fuel pumps perhaps? I mean researchers never tweak their research to get the desired results do they?

i had my last truck for 10 years and ran it into the ground,got 6k for a trade and i plan to do it again with the ram.i'll keep my 8 grand,thanks.

edbehnke wrote:
will, yea, the resale valve is greater because you paid more for it....

So you pay for more leathernavsunroof don't you expect a little more when you trade?

options are options no matter what they are called - gas / diesel or leather.

NC Hauler wrote:
Pretty cool article, of course some may pick it to death:B

Boy, were you right.

Ductape wrote:
"This research was sponsored by automotive supplier Robert Bosch LLC."

Is it your intent to challenge the integrity of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

HHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

My ROI is how much I enjoy/like/love my vehicle...I do NOT purchase new/used
for resale...ever...unless such a deal crosses my path that I'll resell it
quickly for a profit...

But am in the vast minority but love the folks who purchase every few years
to keep a good stock of choices for my purchases... :B

"This research was sponsored by automotive supplier Robert Bosch LLC."

I really don't care if it pays me back or not. I bought a diesel over a gaser for pulling power, more capabiltes, and range when towing. Just like anyone here would gladly pay extra for a V8 gas engine in a half ton even though they know it costs more in fuel than a base model V6. Whether the upcharge for the engine upgrade is worth it depends on the person buying the vehicle and their needs.

Another thing that is funny that some would wine about the $8,000 upcharge for a diesel option like it's a big deal yet they will spend $8,000 in other options like leather or a nav system. How can someone talk about how expensive the diesel option is, but gladly pay the same amount for other options? That does not make sense if you were even considering a diesel. All that means is that luxury options were more important to you than the diesel option. Nothing more.

The only diesel truck that I do not get paying more for is the Ecodiesel. In the 3/4 and 1 tons, you pay more for the diesel to get more power, more capability, and better fuel economy. However with a the Ecodiesel you pay more for less power, less capabilties, but better fuel economy. To me that just doesn't make sense in a truck. Maybe for a car, but not a truck.

Gee, a summary of a report with no hard number information behind it paid for by a diesel supplier. We have a word for those kind of "facts" where I work.